2024 Stats
AVG
.237
HR
15
RBI
63
R
65
SB
32
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas' power fell off significantly in 2024 following his 28-homer breakout in 2023, but he was still able to turn in a top-30 outfielder season for fantasy managers thanks in large part to a career-high 32 stolen bases. The 29-year-old notched 28 of those 32 thefts with the Nationals, a team which was one of the most aggressive in the league on the basepaths. Thomas stole just four bags in six tries following a trade to the Guardians, so his running game outlook is a little cloudy as he heads into his first full season in Cleveland. At the plate, Thomas got off to a horrid start after the trade to the point that he wasn't even an everyday guy anymore. However, he finished strong with seven homers in September and another two in the playoffs. He should be viable in deeper leagues either way, but Thomas' ultimate ceiling in 2025 could depend on how much he and the Guardians want to run. Read Past Outlooks
Cracks 15th homer in win
Thomas went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
The Cleveland outfielder hit the team's second homer of the opening frame, smacking a 370-foot, two-run shot off starter Carson Spiers. Thomas later added another RBI in the seventh inning to plate the Guardians' final run of the contest. The 29-year-old has continued to stay hot in September, as he's now hitting .291 (23-for-79) with seven homers, 12 runs scored and 20 RBI across 22 games this month. Overall, Thomas is slashing .241/.313/.408 with 15 homers, 64 runs scored and 63 RBI while going 32-for-46 on steals across 517 plate appearances.
The Cleveland outfielder hit the team's second homer of the opening frame, smacking a 370-foot, two-run shot off starter Carson Spiers. Thomas later added another RBI in the seventh inning to plate the Guardians' final run of the contest. The 29-year-old has continued to stay hot in September, as he's now hitting .291 (23-for-79) with seven homers, 12 runs scored and 20 RBI across 22 games this month. Overall, Thomas is slashing .241/.313/.408 with 15 homers, 64 runs scored and 63 RBI while going 32-for-46 on steals across 517 plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+24%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+36%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .853 | 539 | 21 | 66 | .294 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .686 | 1219 | 39 | 135 | .231 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .878 | 145 | 4 | 16 | .302 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .646 | 383 | 11 | 47 | .214 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .948 | 192 | 9 | 28 | .331 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .719 | 490 | 19 | 58 | .242 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .743 | 202 | 8 | 22 | .253 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .682 | 346 | 9 | 30 | .234 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
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+6%
OPS on Road
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+19%
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| Since 2022Home | .716 | 856 | 30 | 86 | .242 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .756 | 902 | 30 | 115 | .259 | ||||
| 2024Home | .651 | 277 | 8 | 21 | .214 | ||||
| 2024Away | .773 | 251 | 7 | 42 | .263 | ||||
| 2023Home | .887 | 325 | 15 | 51 | .312 | ||||
| 2023Away | .689 | 357 | 13 | 35 | .227 | ||||
| 2022Home | .567 | 254 | 7 | 14 | .181 | ||||
| 2022Away | .825 | 294 | 10 | 38 | .293 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Lane Thomas compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.32BB Rate
8.3%K Rate
25.9%BABIP
.298ISO
.163AVG
.237OBP
.309SLG
.400OPS
.709wOBA
.312Exit Velocity
88.8 mphHard Hit Rate
34.7%Barrels/PA
4.7%Expected BA
.242Expected SLG
.377Sprint Speed
25.3 ft/secGround Ball %
38.5%Line Drive %
20.9%Fly Ball %
40.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas took another improbable step forward last season, finishing as one of 19 MLB players to go 20-20 in 2023 while also surpassing the century mark in runs scored. It all added up to just a 109 wRC+ and 2.7 fWAR across 682 plate appearances, as Thomas' middling on-base percentage and defensive metrics dinged him. Traded twice earlier in his career, including in exchange for Jon Lester in 2021, Thomas was a popular name at the trade deadline, but Washington surprised many by holding onto the outfielder. While last season may very well go down as his career year, the Nationals clearly believe in the late bloomer's production. His low walk rate and issues with same-side pitching could catch up to him in time, but Thomas should be expected to be in the lineup every day under manager Dave Martinez to begin 2024.
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Heads to bench Sunday
Thomas is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cardinals.
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Clubs homer in win
Thomas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals.
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Provides lone run in loss
Thomas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Twins.
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Stays hot with homer, double
Thomas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Rays.
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Three hits, four RBI in win
Thomas went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the White Sox.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be trade chip
The Guardians could consider trading Thomas, Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report.
ANALYSIS
Thomas hit only .209/.267/.390 in 53 regular-season games for Cleveland after being acquired via trade, but he did have an .855 OPS with seven homers in September before adding two more long balls in the playoffs. The 29-year-old is projected to earn more than $8 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, and the Guardians might consider that money better spent elsewhere if they're able to net a viable trade offer for Thomas.
Thomas hit only .209/.267/.390 in 53 regular-season games for Cleveland after being acquired via trade, but he did have an .855 OPS with seven homers in September before adding two more long balls in the playoffs. The 29-year-old is projected to earn more than $8 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, and the Guardians might consider that money better spent elsewhere if they're able to net a viable trade offer for Thomas.